Mathews Pond Dam
Mathews Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Noble County, Ohio, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mathews Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mathews Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nora Hill (private). It impounds the Tributary To Johnny Woods River near Coal Ridge.
The dam stands 58 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 41 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/14/2025.
At 58 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Noble |
| Nearest City | Coal Ridge |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Johnny Woods River |
| Coordinates | 39.83028, -81.55056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 62 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Nora Hill |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00101 |
| Federal ID | OH00101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |